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Acura RL vs. Honda Clarity Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RL vs. Honda Clarity Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,010

Honda Clarity Electric   
Difference: $23,705

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620172017
ModelRLClarityClarity
TrimBaseElectricFuel Cell
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $49,300 $36,620 $58,490
Technology Package 3,800    
Technology Package 3,381    
Options (change) 3,800 0 0
Options (change) 3,381 0 0
Destination 615 890 890
Gas Tax 0 -7,500 0
Total Price $53,715 $30,010 $59,380

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. Honda Clarity

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Clarity Electric
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,400
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $52,965
Model Year200620172017
ModelRLClarityClarity
TrimBaseElectricFuel Cell
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6161hp E174hp FC
TransmissionT5A1A1
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10180, 8540, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/680-460235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$53,715$30,010$59,380
Adjustments for Features-1,655-3500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,060$29,660$59,380
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$29,720

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Honda Clarity

Model Year200620172017
ModelRLClarityClarity
TrimBaseElectricFuel Cell
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
1-speed automatic $800$800
AWD$1700  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0  
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Remote app $25$25
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Sunshade, rear, power$225  
Sunshades, second row$125  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot camera, passenger side $150$150
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200
Lane keeping assist $400$400
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Tires, run-flat$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500  
Engine / Motor 
26 kWh battery pack $0 
6.6 kW onboard charger $500 
Regeneration paddles $100 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Laminated rear side windows  $100
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
HD radio $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
Digital instruments $0$0
Fog lights$125  
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25$25
LED headlights $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Tachometer$75  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50  
Synthetic suede door panel trim $250$250
Synthetic suede trim $300$300
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$8,180$6,875$6,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,655$350$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,476770

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See a complete comparison of Acura RL vs. Honda Clarity features.

Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Honda Clarity

Model Year20062017
ModelRLClarity
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in108.3 in
Length193.6 in192.7 in
Width72.2 in73.9 in
Height57.1 in58.2 in
Curb Weight4,013 lb.4,025 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.4 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in59.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in55.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in55.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in36.7 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft314.3 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Acura RL vs. Honda Clarity specs.

Option Package Details
Acura RL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Tires, run-flat150No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
245/680VR460 tires400No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested85061%
Total Not Requested55039%

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